153PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACTS OF CYNARA SCOLYMUSCynara scolymus L. (Artichoke) is a traditionally consumed Vegetable in many countries. Both experimental and clinical effects have been verified through extensive biomedical herbal remedy research. In animal studies, liquid extracts of the leaves of artichoke have demonstrated an ability to protect the liver, and possibly even to help liver cells regenerate. The present study is an attempt to investigate the phytochemical composition and pharmacological action of C.scolymus L. The result reveals the presence of bioactive constituents comprising flavonoids, total phenolic compounds, saponins and total proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and vitamin C in plant parts. This article intends to review the wide ranging pharmacological effects and phytochemical activity of artichoke.Sakthirajamani98@gmail.comResearch922019Cynara scolymus L,Pharmacological,Phytochemical activityR.Srinivasan,J.Karthi,S.Swarnalatha,R.Siva sakthi,Ra.C.Durga Lakshmi,P.Ramya,J.Gayathri,M.K.Magaline BreezyPallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India,Pallavan Pharmacy College, Kolivakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India